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18 de nov. de 1993 · Nii Moi 'Speedy' Acquaye, percussionist: born Accra, Ghana 7 June 1931; died London 15 September 1993. SPEEDY ACQUAYE was one of a long line of African musicians whose presence in...
10 de feb. de 2012 · Speedy Acquaye (percussion) (Also known as: Neemoi Acquaye / Speedy)BANDS: BIOGRAPHY: Percussionist Neemoi Acquaye played with several bands in the beginning of the British boom. He was born Nii Moi Acquaye in James Town, Accra, Ghana (then, it was known as Gold Coast), Africa on June 7, 1931, but went to live in England in 1947.
Speedy Acquaye. Real Name: Neemoi Acquaye. Profile: Percussionist who performed with Rod Stewart, among others (Kenny Graham's Afro-Cubists, Ronnie Scott and Tubby Hayes, Herbie Goins' Nightimers, Dade Krama, Adzido). Born: June 7, 1931 in Accra, Gold Coast (Ghana). Died: September 15, 1993 in London, England. Show more.
3 de may. de 2024 · Speedy Acquaye. (1931-1993), Percussionist. Neeomi ('Speedy') Acquaye. Sitter in 1 portrait. Like. List Thumbnail. Sort by. Speedy Acquaye; Georgie Fame. by Keystone Press Agency Ltd.
Percussionist Neeomi Acquaye played with several bands in the beginning of the British boom. He was born in Ghana, Africa on June 7, 1931, but went to live in England in 1947. He earned his living as a fire eater and a dancer, as well as actor, before starting playing music as a pro. He started playing with Tubby Hayes, and later, Ronnie Scott.
In May 1962, the group was augmented by Ghanaian percussionist Neeomi "Speedy" Acquaye and Green left the group. Fame took over as the lead vocalist, Green was replaced by Joe Moretti and in turn was later replaced by John McLaughlin .
Neeomi ('Speedy') Acquaye (1931-1993), Percussionist. Sitter in 1 portrait. Georgie Fame (Clive Powell) (1943-), Jazz and rhythm & blues musician. Sitter in 6 portraits.
